FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2AR) INSTALLATION

  1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF.

    2. Coat the lip of the transaxle case oil seal with MP grease.

    3. Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

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      Note

      • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH downward.

      • Do not damage the transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH.

      Tech Tips

      Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

    4. Apply mineral oil base grease to the areas indicated by the arrows in the illustration on the front drive shaft assembly LH contact surface of the front axle hub bearing.

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      Text in Illustration
      A011SIH Mineral Oil Base Grease

      Tech Tips

      Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0106 oz.) of mineral oil base grease to each area.

    5. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly LH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or speed sensor rotor.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    1. Coat the spline of the front drive inboard joint assembly with ATF.

    2. Coat the lip of the front transaxle case oil seal with MP grease.

    3. Install a new bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.

    4. Install the front drive shaft assembly RH.

      Note

      • Do not damage the front transaxle case oil seal.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.

    5. Install the bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new bolt.

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      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 330 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

    6. Apply mineral oil base grease to the areas indicated by the arrows in the illustration on the front drive shaft assembly RH contact surface of the front axle hub bearing.

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      Text in Illustration
      A011SIH Mineral Oil Base Grease

      Tech Tips

      Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0106 oz.) of mineral oil base grease to each area.

    7. Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front axle outboard joint boot or speed sensor rotor.

  3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

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      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A Nut
      *B Type B Nut
      *a 20 mm (0.787 in.)
      *b 22 mm (0.866 in.)
      A011T1X Bolt
      A011V7Q Nut
      Torque:
      Type A Nut and Bolt
      75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }
      Type B Nut and Bolt
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      • The tightening torque for the bolt differs depending on the type of nut.

      • Make sure to tighten the bolt to the same torque as the nuts.

  4. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

  5. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

    1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

      Tech Tips

      Install the speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

    2. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

  6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

    1. Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note

      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new drive shaft.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install the front axle shaft nut.

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      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  9. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  10. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

  11. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH

  12. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

  14. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

  16. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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